We've all heard the saying, "think outside the box," but it turns out the cliché might hold some truth to it. In a recent study published in Psychological Science, researchers found that people who acted out the metaphor could indeed boost creativity.

In the experiment, participants where seated inside or outside a cardboard box. They were then asked to complete a simple experiment used to test their creativity. Those outside the box tested better than those inside. Coauthor of the study Angel Leung suggests the metaphor of thinking outside the box is true and easily applicable to daily life:

Having a leisurely walk outdoors or freely pacing around may help us break our mindset. Also, we may consider getting away from Dilbert's cubicles and creating open office spaces to free up our minds.

If you're feeling uncreative for the day, do everything in your power to leave your workspace. It might work to free your mind. Photo by Joits.